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Albany, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Albany! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Albany teens saw in a graphic new safe-driving lesson
  • What investigators found inside the Barton Avenue home during the raid
  • How a new gang unit helped secure indictments in Albany killing

Also on today's calendar: Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dougherty high school students get real-world lessons in car safety (albanyherald.com) — Dougherty County high schoolers in Albany just experienced a dramatic safe-driving summit, complete with simulated trauma scenes led by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital staff and local EMS. Coroner Michael Fowler and partners also highlighted broader safety efforts, including a free Swim For Life signup event May 30 at Albany State University’s West Campus to help prevent drownings.
   

2. Search of Dougherty residence leads to seizure of guns, cash, suspected marijuana (albanyherald.com) — Albany-Dougherty drug investigators seized suspected marijuana, several firearms, and cash during a search of a home on Barton Avenue, leading to two arrests and multiple charges. Officers say the seized weapons will be tested to see if they’re linked to any violent crimes, underscoring ongoing local efforts to curb gun and drug activity in Albany.
   

3. Three men indicted in connection to Ricky Williams' death, AG says (walb.com) — Albany residents are learning that three men have been indicted in the January death of 24-year-old Ricky Williams in Dougherty County, a case tied to alleged gang activity. Georgia’s attorney general says the state’s expanded Gang Prosecution Unit and Albany Police worked together on the investigation, emphasizing a tougher stance on gang-related violence in the community.
   

4. Push for $86M Communications Project at MCLB (walb.com) — Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Base could see an $86 million, state-of-the-art communications facility if Senator Jon Ossoff secures final funding. Design work is already complete, and military leaders say the project is critical as the base’s mission increasingly supports global operations, potentially strengthening both local jobs and Albany’s strategic importance.
   

5. Deerfield-Windsor Sweeps Tiftarea To Reach GIAA Final Four (albanyherald.com) — Albany’s Deerfield-Windsor baseball team is headed back to the GIAA Class AAA Final Four after sweeping Tiftarea Academy at home, powered by a huge return from senior Lane Sceals. With another playoff series coming to Albany next week, the Knights’ deep lineup and strong pitching have them one step away from a state championship berth.
   

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  • My son had honors day today and he brought home 3 certificates in a total of 30 certificates I am SO PROUD OF HIM🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
    God is good #NUMBER 1 MOM #PROUD MOTHER Good afternoon Neighbors (Nextdoor Oak Grove)
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    http://ismellcakesandcandy.com/2026/05/14/new-stock-has-landed-at-the-antique-mall-of-dade-city/ (Nextdoor Staton Pinebluff Branch)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Albany. Apply here.
  • Waffle House posted a job opening for Night Shift Cook / Grill Operator in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Albany

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.